Chef & baker embroidery designs
Chef hats (toques), whisks, rolling pins and crossed spoons: these chef and baker embroidery designs are made for aprons, chef jackets, kitchen towels and gifts for people who cook for a living. Free chef motifs come in every common home format, PES, JEF, EXP and VP3 among them, plus DST. On a canvas or denim apron, a medium tear-away is usually enough; switch to cut-away under dense fills.
1 design
- Free
These motifs are about the people who cook and bake, and some are arranged as a small emblem with room for a name underneath. They look professional on a chef jacket, cheerful on a home baker's apron and thoughtful on a gift for a culinary student.
Chef jackets are usually heavy cotton or poly-cotton twill, and the classic spot is the left chest, with the name above or below a small motif. Embroider aprons on the bib, above any pocket, with polyester thread that handles hot washes and stain treatments. For oven mitts and pot holders, stitch the motif on the outer fabric first, then add the batting and sew the mitt together.
Croissants, cakes and bread loaves are in the baking designs, and utensils and teapots in the kitchen designs. Add a chef's name or the name of a bakery with the monogram maker.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the name go on a chef jacket?
The traditional place is the left chest, with the name in one or two lines above or below a small motif; some kitchens also use a sleeve. Hoop only the front panel over medium tear-away and pick a simple, bold letter style.
Can I embroider an apron that is already sewn?
Yes. Hoop the bib area with a medium tear-away, or float the apron on hooped adhesive stabilizer if a thick seam or the neck strap gets in the way. Keep the pocket and the ties out of the sewing area, taping them back so they cannot slip under the needle.